How Americans Use Cell Phones

By moneygodmother

The Pew Research Center’s new Internet study surveyed more than 2200 adults to discover what activities they performed most with their cell phones, which 91% of Americans own. Here’s the scoop:

• 81% of cell phone owners send or receive text messages
• 60% of cell phone owners access the internet
• 52% send or receive email
• 50% download apps
• 49% get directions, recommendations, or other location-based information
• 48% listen to music
• 21% participate in a video call or video chat
• 8% “check in” or share their location